Please ensure you have consulted the Biosafety Assurance FAQs and relevant background information before completing an application.
The following drop down list provides the dates submissions are required to be received by the Research Ethics Unit:
Applications for work with biosafety materials
Please download this Biosafety Application Flowchart to assist you in deciding what biosafety application type you need to submit. You can then download one or both of the following forms for submission.
Applications for work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
DNIR & DIR Licence Applications: Application forms for DNIR and DIR licences are available from the OGTR website. These submissions are reviewed by the IBC prior to submission to the OGTR who conduct their own review.
NLRD & Exempt Applications: Determination on whether work meets the requirements of being NLRD or Exempt is made by the IBC. If the work is deemed to fall into either of these categories approval can be issued by the IBC, with no further review by OGTR required.
Application for GMO Exempt Notification
Biosafety Application Flowchart